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[Fenton syndrome].

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Scaphocapitate syndrome, a rare wrist injury, was successfully treated in three patients using open reduction and internal fixation with miniscrews. Good functional outcomes were observed at 16 months post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Traumatology
Hand surgery

Background:

Scaphocapitate syndrome (Fenton syndrome) is an uncommon wrist injury.
It involves a fracture of the scaphoid bone and a dislocation of the scapholunate joint.

Purpose of the Study:

To present three new cases of scaphocapitate syndrome.
To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and internal fixation with miniscrews for treating this condition.

Main Methods:

Three patients with scaphocapitate syndrome underwent surgical treatment.
The surgical technique involved open reduction and internal fixation using miniscrews.

Main Results:

All three patients achieved good functional outcomes.
Follow-up at 16 months demonstrated sustained positive results.

Conclusions:

Open reduction and internal fixation with miniscrews is an effective treatment for scaphocapitate syndrome.
This surgical approach yields good long-term results for patients with this rare wrist injury.